Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 666: Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)

Passed one chamber Last action April 13, 2026: Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

Plain-language summary

HB 666 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Todd Morgan (Republican), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bonnie Cullison (Democratic); Nick Allen (Democratic); Dylan Behler (Democratic); Linda Foley (Democratic); and 8 more.